Google Chrome for Android to get iOS-like gesture-based navigation

Google Chrome for iOS packs gesture navigation making it easier to surf the internet. It allows you to go back or forward a page by simply swiping right or left. However, the company seems to be working on bringing this to Android, according to a new commit posted on Chromium.  Continue reading “Google Chrome for Android to get iOS-like gesture-based navigation”

Google Maps Business reviews gets the ability to add hashtags

Google has quietly rolled out a new feature to Maps that is aimed at helping users discover places others have recommended. Google Maps now supports hashtags in reviews. Google suggests that users add up to five hashtags per review, and place them at the end of the review to make the text easier to read. Continue reading “Google Maps Business reviews gets the ability to add hashtags”

Google Pixel 3 Lite with 5.56-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 670, 3.5mm audio jack surfaces in more live images

Pixel 3 Lite

Not stopping with Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, Google seems to be working on Pixel 3 Lite and the device’s live images recently surfaced online. Today, we are getting to see more images of the device and is being compared with other major phones in the segment for dimensions.  Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 Lite with 5.56-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 670, 3.5mm audio jack surfaces in more live images”

Samsung Galaxy A8s detailed specs surface – 6.39-inch Infinity-O FHD+ display, Snapdragon 710, triple rear cameras

Samsung Galaxy A8s-1

It is known that Samsung is working on Infinity O display packed Galaxy A8s which is scheduled to launch in December. It will be the first smartphone for Samsung to pack Infinity O which will have a small cut out at the top to accommodate the front cameras. We have already seen the renders of the phone based on the concept.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A8s detailed specs surface – 6.39-inch Infinity-O FHD+ display, Snapdragon 710, triple rear cameras”

Get Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with Arrow OS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 was amongst the best selling devices launched last year in India, despite launching in 2017 it was launched with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and was updated to Android 7.0 (Nougat) in August 2017. Redmi Note 4 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 mobile platform, the same processor which powers Redmi Note 5, Redmi Y2 and Redmi 6 Pro that run on Andriod 8.1 (Oreo). Continue reading “Get Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with Arrow OS”

Here’s How OPPO’s Super VOOC Charging Works

Ever since OPPO introduced VOOC charging a few years back, it has taken the mantle of being the fastest charging standard around. However, as smartphone usage becomes ever more integrated into our life, there is a need for an even faster charging solution. Earlier this
year, OPPO debuted the successor to VOOC and it puts every competing standard to shame. Follow along as we talk in depth about OPPO’s Super VOOC charging technology.  Continue reading “Here’s How OPPO’s Super VOOC Charging Works”

This could be the best time to shift from your iPhone to the OnePlus 6T: Here’s why

Undoubtedly, iPhones are the most popular smartphones in the world with its own set of pros and cons. With that being said, the Cupertino tech giant has been slowly cranking up the average cost of the iPhone especially in the past couple of years. This move was abhorred by most of the people including few hardcore Apple fans. As a result, the company has limited the production of the recently launched iPhone XR, iPhone XS and XS max. Continue reading “This could be the best time to shift from your iPhone to the OnePlus 6T: Here’s why”

Coolpad M3 with 5.85-inch 19:9 display, 4GB RAM, dual rear cameras announced

Coolpad has announced M3, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in China. It has a 5.85-inch HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by 1.5 GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6750 processor and runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 5-megapixel camera for portrait shots and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

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Nokia and OPPO ink multi-year patent licensing agreement

Nokia has announced that it has signed a patent license agreement with OPPO. Under the agreement, OPPO will make payments to Nokia for a multi-year license period. However, the terms of the agreement remain confidential between the parties at the moment. Continue reading “Nokia and OPPO ink multi-year patent licensing agreement”

ASUS Zenfone Max M1 and Zenfone Lite L1 Unboxing

Asus launched the Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL) and Zenfone Max (M1), two budget smartphones in India last month. Here we have the unboxing of both the smartphones.

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LG patent hints at a smartphone with 16 rear cameras

LG is planning to take its smartphone camera up a notch as the Korean company filed a patent with USPTO for a smartphone with 16 camera lenses. The patent was granted on 20 November 2018. The lenses are placed in a specific curvature within a matrix arrangement on the rear side. Continue reading “LG patent hints at a smartphone with 16 rear cameras”

Infinix Note 5 Stylus Android One smartphone with 6-inch FHD+ display, X Pen Stylus launched in India for Rs. 15999

Infinix Mobility just launched the Note 5 Stylus, an Android One smartphone with a X Pen stylus that offers 4096 level pressure sensitivity and fine tip. You can open menu, new menu and switch between pen and eraser with just a click. X Pen menu lets you launch notes, write memos, take a screenshot, view files and and more. Continue reading “Infinix Note 5 Stylus Android One smartphone with 6-inch FHD+ display, X Pen Stylus launched in India for Rs. 15999”

OPPO introduces ColorOS 6 with improved UI for full-screen devices, gradient colors, new font and more

OPPO on its 5th anniversary of ColorOS last week, introduced ColorOS 6, the next major upgrade that will be designed for full-screen devices bringing improved UI, gradient colors, new OPPO Sans font, new animations and more. The company said that ColorOS is now present in 2.5 billion devices across 140 counrties  Continue reading “OPPO introduces ColorOS 6 with improved UI for full-screen devices, gradient colors, new font and more”

Huawei teases full-screen smartphone with in-display camera for December

Huawei

Huawei has posted a new teaser that reveals that it working on a new smartphone that might be competing with the Galaxy A8s which is rumored to have a small hole within the display to accommodate the front camera. The upcoming Huawei smartphone whose name is currently under the wraps said to feature a similar cut out at the top-left corner is also said to launch in December.  Continue reading “Huawei teases full-screen smartphone with in-display camera for December”

Samsung Galaxy M2 with Full HD+ notch display, Exynos 7885 surface in benchmarks

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy M2 smartphone in the days to come, as the device now surfaced on the AnTuTu and Geekbench. The listings reveal some of the specifications of Galaxy M2 and hint that it might be an entry-level smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy M2 is the first smartphone in the company’s new Galaxy M series. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M2 with Full HD+ notch display, Exynos 7885 surface in benchmarks”